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ATC G03AC01 · Progestogens · updated 2 Nov 2026

Norethisterone shortage

As of 2 Nov 2026, Norethisterone has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (Canada), covering 2 products from 1 company.

Is there a Norethisterone shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Norethisterone is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Canada. No company has given a return date.

Countries1/16
Products2packs or presentations
Companies11 listed
Short since–
Earliest returnnot givencompany estimate
Main reasonNot stated

Which companies are short

products short, all countries
Johnson & Johnson2 JNJ

Listed: Johnson & Johnson JNJ · NYSE

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group G03AC · Progestogens
Medroxyprogesterone2/16Desogestrel1/16Etonogestrel1/16Levonorgestrel1/16Norethisterone1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CAMICRONOR TABLETS 28-DAY (1X10) discontinuationJANSSEN INCnot givennot givenNot stated
CAMICRONOR TABLETS 28-DAY (1x10) discontinuationJANSSEN INCnot givennot givenNot stated

"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.

Questions

Is there a Norethisterone shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Norethisterone is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Canada. No company has given a return date.

When will Norethisterone be back in stock?

No return date has been given; Canada: no date given. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Norethisterone in short supply?

The most common reason reported is: not stated. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.

Which companies have Norethisterone shortages?

Johnson & Johnson.